Moscow raised objections to the pace and substance of diplomatic communications between President Trump and President Putin.
Category: International
EU Proposes Three-Year Military Mission to Advise and Train Lebanese Forces
The European External Action Service circulated a document proposing a civilian and military mission to support Lebanon’s armed forces and internal security after the conflict.
North Africa: Egypt Fully Settles Oil and Gas Investment Arrears Worth Billions
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister confirmed the country had cut all outstanding arrears to zero after dues had reached approximately $6.1 billion in June 2024.
UN Secretary-General Guterres Warns Climate Disasters Becoming More Frequent and Costly
Speaking at London Climate Action Week as UK temperatures exceeded 100°F, Guterres cited the World Meteorological Organization warning that the worst is yet to come.
Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Construction Officially Restarts After Two Decades
Work on the pipeline aiming to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria officially restarted in early June after more than 20 years of postponements.
Congress Approves Housing Bill Limiting Institutional Investors and Easing New Construction
The legislation would restrict institutional investors from buying large numbers of homes while simultaneously streamlining housing construction permitting.
FAO and WFP Identify 13 Countries Where Food Insecurity Expected to Worsen
The joint Hunger Hotspots report released Wednesday identifies nations most at risk of acute food insecurity worsening between June and November 2026.
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Announce Early Closures Due to France Extreme Heatwave
With half of mainland France under the highest heat alert, major tourist sites adjusted operations and schools altered timetables to protect the public.
Philippines: Gunshots Fired in Senate Building as ICC-Wanted Senator Resists Arrest
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court resisted arrest, prompting gunshots to be reported inside the senate building, officials said.
Trump Praises Turkish President Erdogan as Prime Candidate to Mediate Iran Talks
The US president called Erdogan a prime candidate to enter the war on Iran negotiations ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey.